X

Sort by

Quote length

Sentiment

Change font

Change background

Howard Nemerov Inspirational Quotes (32)

Page 2 of 2
Filter & Style
Image
The historian is terribly responsible to what he can discern are the facts of the case, but he's nothing if he doesn't make out a case.
Howard Nemerov
Image
It may be said that poems are in one way like icebergs: only about a third of their bulk appears above the surface of the page.
Howard Nemerov
Image
Shakespeare tells the same stories over and over in so many guises that it takes a long time before you notice.
Howard Nemerov
Image
I've never read a political poem that's accomplished anything. Poetry makes things happen, but rarely what the poet wants.
Howard Nemerov
Image
Occasionally a student writer comes up with something really beautiful and moving, and you won't know for years if it was an accident or the first burst of something wonderful.
Howard Nemerov
Image
History is where tensions were.
Howard Nemerov
Image
The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me.
Howard Nemerov
Image
Once in awhile you have a thought, and you rhyme it.
Howard Nemerov
Previous
Next